Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 9:59 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 11h 59m at 12:10 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:241.810:570.46:105:08Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:061.611:480.56:115:07Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:501.512:290.66:125:06Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:351.310:051.112:590.76:125:06Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:251.29:401.112:121.11:210.86:135:05Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:391.09:281.22:220.91:350.96:145:04Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:021.08:361.33:420.71:401.06:155:04Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:161.44:320.56:165:03Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:401.65:140.36:165:02New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:111.85:550.16:175:02New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:461.96:370.06:185:01New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:241.97:21-0.16:195:00New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:042.08:10-0.26:205:00Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:471.99:05-0.16:204:59Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:02-0.16:214:59Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:321.810:560.16:224:58First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:171.511:400.26:234:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:581.39:061.112:090.46:244:58First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:471.112:220.66:254:57First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:540.88:411.25:500.612:110.86:254:57Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:251.45:140.46:264:57Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:121.55:270.16:274:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:321.65:550.06:284:56Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:011.76:26-0.16:294:56Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:331.86:57-0.26:304:55Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:071.77:30-0.26:304:55Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:421.78:05-0.26:314:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:181.68:41-0.16:324:55Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:551.59:190.06:334:55Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:570.16:344:55Waning Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8744756)

Common Questions About Ship Island, MS Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ship Island, MS today?

Slack tide in Ship Island, MS is approximately 5:04 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ship Island, MS?

Ship Island, MS is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Ship Island, MS tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ship Island, MS?

Tide predictions for Ship Island, MS come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ship Island, MS?

Tide data for Ship Island, MS is sourced from NOAA Station #8744756. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8744756.

What is the moon phase in Ship Island, MS tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ship Island, MS is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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